njosephson
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Last Activity: Yesterday, 02:51 PM
Joined: 02-08-2016
Location: Bothell WA
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Thanks - looks like its time to get busy! -
Manifolds and Risers - semi stupid question...
Merc 7.4 - can I change the Risers and Manis while the boat is in the water or is this a job best performed in a yard? -
Totally normal and understandably annoyingLeave a comment:
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Great discussion - one thing that I'll add that I wished I'd known when I started - if you buy a new/reman engine OR a new outdrive from Merc it will...Leave a comment:
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Thanks so much - I'm planning on this exact mod to mine this winter, I look forward to seeing pictures of your progress!Leave a comment:
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The right prop can make a big difference in a boat like that - also load etc. Might try something like a 5 blade prop (I had one on my rinker to improve...Leave a comment:
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Here is a link with some relevant reading - its focused primarily on converting from a 454 to 496, but the relevant drawings and such might still be of...Leave a comment:
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I haven't been able to get down to the boat but the guy I got them from put an ad on CL with some pictures:
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/... -
I've always used 10% of the boat's value as the yearly cost to own which is a pretty good starting point, for a boat like this I'd go a bit more. I think...Leave a comment:
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You might also look at Semiahmoo - its a condo marina, but there are usually slips for rent and they aren't that much money to buy.Leave a comment:
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I'll try and get some pictures of it this week. -
Sorry to bug you, but any way I can see your system? Jim -
Thanks for the post on Mark. He is indeed still making them. Just to confirm, you are happy with the system and it works like a Weaver or Seawise? ... -
I bought a davit system from a guy in BC that fabricated it - it works very much like the weaver system but was much less money. Now they aren't quite...Leave a comment:
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